street
roots
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Chairperson:
Bruce Anderson
Treasurer:
Heather Stadick
Secretary:
Chelsea Clark-James
Members:
Ruth Kovacs
Eddy Barbosa
Marv Mitchell
Brad Taylor
Rich Rodgers
OUR MISSION
Street Roots, a nonprofit, grassroots newspaper, assists
people experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating
flexible income opportunities. Through education, advocacy
and personal expression, we are a catalyst for individual
and social change.
CONTACT US
I WHERE YOUR
DOLLAR GOES
Street Roots welcomes
comments and
contributions
from the public.
When you buy Street Roots,
75 cents of the cost goes to
the homeless or low-income
vendor who works to
distribute the paper. 25 cents
— the cost to the vendor—
pays for printing. Our
operating expenses receive
additional support from
donations and in-kind
contributions.
75c
25c
goes directly to the vendors
who sell you the paper
•
r
pays for printing
costs
PHONE
503-228-5657
FAX
503-227-3117
E-MAIL
streetroots@email.com
OFFICE LOCATION
211 NW Davis
Portland, OR 97209
OUR VENDORS
ADVISORY
PANEL
Adam Arms
attorney
Monica Goracke
Oregon Law Center
Artis the Spoonman
musician
Jay Thiemeyer
writer, activist
SistersOfTheRoad
Amy Dudley
Rural Organizing
Project
Bryan Pollard
Cherokee Nation
Michael Anderson
Oregon ON
Chris Lydgate
Reed College
Martha Gies
Author, journalist
Keith Vann
Homeless Activist
GET
PUBLISHED
At the heart of Street
Roots' mission are its
hard working and
dedicated vendors.
Vendors buy Street
Roots for 25 cents
and sell the paper for
$1. More than 50
vendors sell Street
Roots in the Portland
metro area and
Vancouver. Each
vendor can be
Volunteer writers are
always welcome to
submit letters to the
editor, commentaries
and news items. If you
would like to have
something that you've
written published in
our pages, or would
like to get involved as a
member of our
feportingsteft,-contact
Joanne Zuhl at
503-228-5657. We ask
that all submissions
include the author's
name and contact
information, if
available.
vendor badge and
each is assigned to a
specific territory.
Vendors are
empowered not only
in their work to sell
the paper, but many
also contribute as
writers and
production assistants.
The money they earn
helps them meet
basic housing, food
and health care
needs.
Molly Ziegler
Volunteers
of America
BRIAN
LET1ECQ
JOHN
LISIFKA
JAN
REECE
RICHARD
FALCONER
DAVID
TESTOWICH
STREET ROOTS STAFF
ISRAEL BAYER
KATE COX
Director
Grant Writer
MARA GRÜNBAUM
AMANDA WALDR0UPE
JOANNE ZUHL
HEATHER STADICK
CASSANDRA KOSLEN
Accountant
Reporters
ART GARCIA
KELLY BRYAN
Vendor Coordinator
Web Designer
EDDY BARBOSA
RANDY
SCHEURN
JOHN
THOMPSON
FRANK
COBB
WISH LIST
JJWE
MCDERMOTT
Managing Editor
BOB
ECKERSON
LEAH NASH
Photographer
MILLARD
GULLEDGE
GERALD
LEACH
VIKTORIA
LEACH
VOLUNTEERS THIS ISSUE
ART GARCIA
JAY THIEMEYER
RUTH KOVACS
MARYPAGIOS
CHELSEA CLARK-JAMES
JESUS CEJAS
JULIA K0NDRACK1
KENDALL TAGGART
CASSANDRA KOSLEN
REBECCA ROBINSON
STOOP
ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ
■ Little Hotties
■ Stocking caps
■ First-aid supplies
■ Prepaid Office Depot
cards
■ TriMet bus
tickets/passes
■ Towels
■ Printer paper
■ Toilet paper
Resource Specialist
INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATION
Street Roots is a proud member of the North
American Street Newspaper Association and the
International Network of Street Papers. The mission
of NASNA is to support a street newspaper
movement that creates and upholds journalistic and
ethical standards while promoting self-help and
empowerment among people living in poverty.
INSP is an umbrella organization that provides a
consultancy service for its partner papers and
advises on the setting up of new street papers and
supports initiatives for marginalized people. Visit
NASNA online at www.nasna.org or the INSP at
www.street-papers.org for more information.
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT
Street Roots is a 501(c)3, nonprofit organization. All donations are greatly
appreciated and tax deductible.
I would like to contribute: $10 $20 $50 $100 $250$
TO SUBSCRIBE
Please add me to your subscription list for 24 issues. I have enclosed a check or
money order payable to Street Roots for $35. Two issues are mailed once a month
Name:
Address:
Send to: Street Roots, 211 NW Davis, Portland, OR 97209
Now donate online at www.streetroots.org
ADVERTISE IN STREET ROOTS
A*«fc«iWand sponsorships are available at low rates, with
eiearonic transfer and in-house production options available to
Rates begin at $25 for small ads and continue up for larger
display ads. We also offer price breaks for two- and six-
month commitments. Prices may vary on custom-sized ads.
y
e interested in placing an ad or sponsoring a section
of the newspaper, please call our office at 503-228-5657 or
e-mail us at streetroots@email.com.